Job summary
An opportunity is available within the Wigan CAMHS School Link Team for a BAND 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our friendly and hardworking team. This position is to provide maternity cover.
The School Link Team are part of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in Wigan. The team work collaboratively with primary and secondary schools to offer advice and support through consultation around any emerging mental health concern to develop a plan ofdirect or indirect support. As the post is identified within the CYPMH strategy and Wigan CAMHS is currently undergoing a transformation plan, it is expected the role will continue to develop in line with national and local initiatives.
Main duties of the job
This role focuses on early identification and mental health prevention and promotion. As a senior mental health practitioner, you will be aligned with THRIVE's getting advice and getting help domains to act as the first point of contact to schools offering advice through face to face, video or telephone consultation. You also provide advice and training around whole schoolapproaches to mental health. The team offer short term intervention with children, young people, parents/carers and/or professionals with the aim of supporting improved mental health. Each school link practitioneris aligned to one of Wigan's service delivery footprints/Neighbourhoods.You will work collaboratively to empower school staff to support young people to thrive by enabling;o Early identification and assessment of any emerging mental health or emotional wellbeing need in schools.o Mental health promotion through working to upskill school staff, young people and parents to normalise mental health within schools, reduce stigma, support early identification of mental health symptoms and raise awareness of self-help support and self-management strategies.
Please Note: The service Operates predominantly 9-5 term time however there would be expectation for staff to be available to work between the hours of 8-6 during School Term time to meet Service Needs on occasion.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Up to date Professional Registration/membership (to be maintained), eg RMN, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist
- Evidence of continuing professional development in the field of child and adolescent mental health
Desirable
- Other relevant therapeutic qualification e.g. Family Therapy, DBT, ACT or brief intervention qualification EMHP, CYWP
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of Multi-disciplinary working within a Mental Health setting
- Experience and ability to Triage and accept or signpost routine referrals.
Desirable
- Experience working with children and young people with mental health and emotional needs in education setting.
SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to utilise CYP assessment skills and routine outcome measures effectively including mental health and risk assessments
- Good organisational/time management skills with the ability to work autonomously, carry a caseload and offer half termly consultation support to a locality of up to 25 schools.
Desirable
- Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional settings.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Up to date Professional Registration/membership (to be maintained), eg RMN, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist
- Evidence of continuing professional development in the field of child and adolescent mental health
Desirable
- Other relevant therapeutic qualification e.g. Family Therapy, DBT, ACT or brief intervention qualification EMHP, CYWP
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of Multi-disciplinary working within a Mental Health setting
- Experience and ability to Triage and accept or signpost routine referrals.
Desirable
- Experience working with children and young people with mental health and emotional needs in education setting.
SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to utilise CYP assessment skills and routine outcome measures effectively including mental health and risk assessments
- Good organisational/time management skills with the ability to work autonomously, carry a caseload and offer half termly consultation support to a locality of up to 25 schools.
Desirable
- Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional settings.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
